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We all love microwaving. It’s a great, simple and convenient cooking option for all people. The microwave oven has been popular in the US for more than 30 years, virtually transforming society and how we view food. And, here comes the million-dollar question: are microwaves the healthiest cooking option? And the answer is – no, as

A new study led by researchers at UC Berkeley and Clinica de Salud del Valle Salinas has demonstrated how taking even a short break from various cosmetics, shampoos, and other personal care products can lead to a substantial drop in the levels of hormone-disrupting chemicals present within the body. The results from the study were published in the

It sounds like science fiction but it’s true: A killer amoeba living in lakes enters the body through the nose and attacks the brain where it feeds until you die. Even though encounters with the microscopic bug are extraordinarily rare, it’s killed six boys and young men this year. The spike in cases has health

Vaccinations are a hot-button topic right now. The debate about whether or not they cause debilitating side effects later in the life of a child is to blame. Childhood vaccines are essentially small doses of dead or inactive versions of the disease which they treat, like meningitis. There is no evidence whatsoever that vaccines cause

Plenty of people love sushi – this artistic, often brightly-colored food has been enjoyed by people the world over for hundreds of years. However, there are some dangers to eating sushi that contains raw fish. Specifically, certain species of worms can stay alive in sushi and infest the person who eats it. Some worm species

Like most parents, Minnesota couple Jay and Sarah put a baby monitor in their 3-year-old son’s bedroom. One day, in 2015, their son said he was suddenly scared, and that someone was talking to him over the phone at night. Jay and Sarah had no idea what he was talking about, but they decided to

Bathroom time is the most precious for all, agree? Ya, Obviously no doubt on that front. However, what most of us do in those valuable times is either checking emails, SM profiles or probably reading on the phone. But dear fellas, do you know how big a problem you’re inviting by taking your phones to

Some of the most obvious ones include soaps and antibacterial wipes, but you can also find it in cutting boards, toys, clothing, household furnishings, pet food dispensers, and much more. Despite the pervasive use of this chemical, troubling questions linger about its potentially harmful effects, especially for children. Research has shown that triclosan can alter

We all get headaches from time to time. Sometimes they are self-induced through stress, diet or lack of movement and other times they signal that something else is might be going on inside our bodies. It’s important to know that not all headaches are created equal. Listening to our bodies and understanding our headaches, including

We’ve all heard rumors about the disgusting things McDonald’s puts into their food, and many of us think that’s true! From the pink slime to the mechanically separated meat, the fast food restaurant is finally admitting to what’s actually in their food, after mounting skepticism continues to rise. And, in order to fight their critics,